Science and Technology
Science and Technology
GRADES 1–8
Printed on 2023-09-01
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de la 1re à la 8e année – Sciences et technologie (2022)
Overall expectations
Throughout Grade 1, in connection with the learning in the Life Systems, Matter and Energy, Structures
and Mechanisms, and Earth and Space Systems strands, students will:
Specific expectations
Throughout Grade 1, in connection with the learning in the other strands, students will:
A1.1 use a scientific research process and associated skills to conduct investigations
A1.2 use a scientific experimentation process and associated skills to conduct investigations
A1.3 use an engineering design process and associated skills to design, build, and test devices, models,
structures, and/or systems
A1.4 follow established health and safety procedures during science and technology investigations,
including wearing appropriate protective equipment and clothing and safely using tools, instruments,
and materials
A1.5 communicate their findings, using science and technology vocabulary and formats that are
appropriate for specific audiences and purposes
Specific expectations
Throughout Grade 1, in connection with the learning in the other strands, students will:
A2.1 write and execute code in investigations and when modelling concepts, with a focus on creating
clear and precise instructions for simple algorithms
A2.2 identify and describe impacts of coding and of emerging technologies on everyday life
Specific expectations
Throughout Grade 1, in connection with the learning in the other strands, students will:
A3.1 describe practical applications of science and technology concepts in their home and community,
and how these applications address real-world problems
A3.2 investigate how science and technology can be used with other subject areas to address real-world
problems
A3.3 analyse contributions to science and technology from various communities
B. Life Systems
Needs and Characteristics of Living Things
In this strand, students integrate learning from Strand A as they investigate
concepts, develop and apply skills, and make meaningful connections to their lives
and communities.
Specific expectations
By the end of Grade 1, students will:
Specific expectations
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Overall expectations
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By the end of Grade 1, students will:
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By the end of Grade 1, students will:
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